A Dance Like Starlight: One Ballerina's Dream

A magical book about watching Janet Collins, the first Black prima ballerina, dance on stage.

 

Lyrical language and exquisite illustrations tell of a young girl living in Harlem in 1951 who longs to be a ballerina.  She's not supposed to attend all-white ballet school, but when the ballet master sees the little girl's dancing, he makes an exception.

 

Still, she believes she'll never be a real ballerina because of the color of her skin. Then she learns about Janet Collins, the first black prima ballerina who will be dancing in New York City. The little girl attends the show and realizes that if Janet Collins can dance on stage, she can dare to dream that one day she will too.

 

Perfect for ballerinas of all races, this book will have added appeal during both Black History Month and Women's History Month.